WorksheetsGO! The Amazing True Story of Wilma Rudolph
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which problem is NOT introduced in Scene 1?
Wilma is told she has polio and may never walk again
Wilma will have to travel 50 miles to a hospital that treats Black people
Wilma's family does not have extra money to bus fare.
Other children tease Wilma because of her leg brace.
Wilma's family can best be described as-
adventurous
caring
distant
creative
Which phrase from the story supports the idea that Wilma's family is caring.
"The Rudolph family lives here in a wooden house with no electricity."
"Many unfair, racist rules at the time make life difficult for Black people."
"Don't get your hopes up. Wilma may never walk again."
"We'll do whatever it takes to make sure you can."
How did Wilma's success help integrate her town?
It brought her Black and White fans together.
It taught people that racism was wrong.
It showed them that polio could be beaten.
It helped everyone afford electricity
What does Wilma learn in scene 4?
how to run faster
how to learn from defeat
how to win gracefully
how to overcome polio
Which phrase from the story supports the idea that Wilma learns how to run faster.
"She hobbles behind her brothers and sisters, trying to keep up."
"And they don't want to play with me because I'm slow."
"How am I ever going to race again? My confidence is gone.
"I've got to train even harder. I'll be back stronger and faster than ever."
Which of the following BEST describes Wilma Rudolph?
weak
jealous
determined
carefree
Which line BEST shows an important message of the play?
"The potential for greatness lives within each of us."
"She ran like the wind in the qualifying heats."
"Oooh, winning is fun! I could get used to that."
"I'm tired of being 'the sick girl.' I just want to be normal."
Which of the following character traits helped Wilma succeed.
determined, hard-worker, positive attitude
determined, lazy, loved to whine
negative
Which of the following show Wilma was a role model?
She pushed herself to succeed, always trying to do better.
She wanted people to feel sorry for her.
Wilma loved running.
